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CC MTG MINUTES JANUARY 16 2018 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Minutes dated January 16, 2018 ' Meeting was called to order by Council President Johnson at 7:00pm in the Auditorium at the Roberta G. Doering School, 68 Main Street,Agawam. Item A.Roll Call ROLL CALL—11 PRESENT, 0 ABSENT Roll Call was taken with the following councilors present: George Bitzas, Council Vice President Cecilia Calabrese, Paul Cavallo, Council President Christopher Johnson, Gina Letellier, Robert Magovem, Dino Mercadante, Joseph Mineo, Robert Rossi, Rosemary Sandlin and Anthony Suffriti. With eleven present,there was a quorum. Item B. Moment of Silence and the Pledre ofAlle_eiance. ' Council President Johnson asked for a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. ' Item C. Citizen's Sneak Time The following citizens spoke: I + Doreen Prouty—thanked incumbents for their past support and would consider it an honor to continue on the Zoning Board of Appeals. She would appreciate their support. Item D. Minutes 1. Regular Council Meeting—December 18,2017 Motion to approve made by Councilor Suffriti and seconded by Councilor Letellier. Voice vote approved. ' 2. Regular(Reorganizational)Council Meeting—January 2,2018 Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. Voice vote approved. Item E. Declaration from Council President None. 1 Item F. Presentation of Petitions and Remonstrances ' 1. TR 2017-70 - A Resolution appropriating ($15,000.00) from the Community Preservation Fund and authorizing the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds to fund the Agricultural Preservation Restriction on farmland located at North West Street and to accept an interest in real estate (CPA) (Referred to Finance Committee) Motion to approve made by Councilor Letellier and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. As Chair of the Finance Committee, Councilor Letellier provided a report stating that after a discussion about this land already being in 61A and paying the reduced 61A tax rate, it was noted that this is already part of the Open Space plan and will preserve this land as open farm land for the foreseeable future. Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Calabrese. The vote was 4 yes,0 no, 1 absent(Councilor Mineo) 1 The vote was 11 YES, 0 NO approving the item. Council President Johnson thanked the Kosinski family for putting their property in APR. ' 2. TR-2017-71 - A Resolution appropriating $26,237.70 from the Community Preservation Fund and authorizing the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds for the replacement of benches on town- owned land(CPA) (Referred to Finance Committee) ' Motion to approve made by Councilor Suffriti and seconded by Councilor Magovern. As Chair of the Finance Committee, Councilor Letellier provided a report stating that these benches are similar to the benches you see at Phelps Green or on Main Street where a citizen has dedicated a bench for someone. These funds will help complete the benches on Federal Street, Elm Street, Main Street, Saint John's Field and at the police station. Three quarters of the town has been done and the next phase will complete the work. Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and Iseconded by Councilor Mercadante. The vote was 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absent(Councilor Mineo) The vote was 11 YES,0 NO approving the item. 3. TR-2017-72 - A Resolution accepting a grant in the amount of Twenty Thousand Two Hundred and no cents ($20,200.00) from the Osterman Family Foundation for use by the Town of Agawam Public Library's Enhance the Youth Experience at the Library Project (Sponsored by Mayor Cohen) ' (Referred to Finance Committee) Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. As Chair of the Finance ' Committee,Councilor Letellier provided a report stating that Librarian Judy Clini explained that this grant will be used to purchase iPads in the library which will also be available for people to borrow keeping in mind that like laptops that are lent out, they are subject to fines for replacement and/or damage. They will also be purchasing an early literacy computer for the library with these funds and more at various school libraries. Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Mercadantc. The vote was 5 yes, 0 no. The vote was 11 YES, 0 NO approving the item. ' 4. TR-2017-73 - A Resolution accepting rant in the amount of $207 970.00 from the Massachusetts p g a g Department of Energy Resources under the Green Communities Designation Grant Program ' (Sponsored by Mayor Cohen) (Referred to Finance Committee) Motion to approve made by Councilor Sandlin and seconded by Councilor Rossi. As Chair of the Finance Committee, Councilor Letellier provided a report stating that this grant is because we are now part of the Green Community designation. This is to replace the furnace at the Doering School as well as LED light replacement and other energy improvements. The LED light replacement at Clark School has been completely done. This work is exempt from the bidding process. Treasurer Placzek shared that the town received a $49,000 energy rebate. The Mayor will be setting up a Capital Improvement Energy Stabilization fund for monies such as this which will be earmarked for future energy improvements. Motion to approve made by Councilor Cavallo and seconded by Councilor Mercadante. The vote was 5 yes, 0 no. The vote was 11 YES,0 NO approving the item. Item G. Report of Council Committees None. Item H. Elections ' 1. TE-2018-3 -Election of a permanent member of the Zoning Board of Appeals Council President Johnson opened the floor to nominations. Councilor Letellier nominated Doreen Prouty which was seconded by Councilor Cavallo. Councilor Magovern moved to close nominations seconded by Councilor Mineo. The vote was 11 for DOREEN PROUTY. On behalf of the City Council, Council President Johnson thanked Doreen 2 i for her continued service. 2. TE-2018-4 -Election of an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals ' Council President Johnson opened the floor to nominations. Councilor Suffriti nominated Aldo Mancini which was seconded by Councilor Letellier, Councilor Cavallo moved to close nominations seconded by Councilor Mineo. The vote was 11 for ALDO MANCINI. On behalf of the City Council, Council President Johnson thanked Aldo for his continued service. iItem L Public Hearings None. Item J. Old Business 1 1. TOR-2017-13 - An Ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of Agawam Zoning Ordinances to add solar energy systems (Sponsored by Councilors Johnson and Rossi) Refer to Legislative Committee and work with Assessors and Engineering to gather list of potential overlay district areas—no vote taken yet (Tabled 12/18/17) Council President noted that the Assessor provided a list of five-acre parcels within the town which could be I considered for an overlay district. The next step would be to have Engineering place these parcels on a map. Council President Johnson left the item on the table and re-referred the item to the Legislative Committee. 2. TO-2017-78 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to Elias Auto, 1123 Suffield Street,Agawam,MA. (Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee) Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. As Chair of the Administrative ' Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report stating that all information seemed to be in order. Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council and the vote was 5 YES, 0 NO. ' The vote was 11 YES,0 NO approving the item. 3. TO-2017-79 -An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to Paul J. LaPointe d/b/a ' The Car Connection, 820 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA. (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee) Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. As Chair of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report stating that all information seemed to be in order. Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council and the vote was 5 YES, 0 NO. The vote was 11 YES,0 NO approving the item. 4. TO-2017-80 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for Scoreboard Bar&Restaurant,15 King Street,Agawam,MA. (Clerk)(Referred to Administrative Committee) Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. As Chair of the Administrative 1 Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report stating that all information seemed to be in order. Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council and the vote was 5 YES, 0 NO. The vote was 11 YES,0 NO approving the item. ' 3 5. TO-2017-81 - An Order granting or renewing a LICENSE for Automatic Amusement Device(s) for Scoreboard Bar & Restaurant, 15 King Street, Agawam, MA. (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee) iMotion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Suffriti. As Chair of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report stating that all information seemed to be in order. Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council and the vote was 5 YES, 0 NO. The vote was 11 YES, 0 NO approving the item. ' 6. TO-2017-82 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for Crestview Country Club LLC, 478 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA. (Clerk) (Referred to Administrative Committee) ' Motion to approve made by Councilor Sandlin and seconded by Councilors Rossi and Magovern. As Chair of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report stating that all information seemed to be in order. Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council and the vote was 5 YES,0 NO. The vote was 11 YES,0 NO approving the item. 7. TO-2017-83 - An Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for OMS Hospitality Group d/b/a Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, MA. (Clerk) (Referred to ' Administrative Committee) Motion to approve made by Councilor Rossi and seconded by Councilor Cavallo. As Chair of the Administrative Committee, Councilor Rossi provided a report stating that all information seemed to be in order. Motion to send a positive recommendation to the Full Council and the vote was 5 YES, 0 NO. The vote was 11 YES,0 NO approving the item. ' Item K New Business ' 1. TR-2018-1 - A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Mario Tedeschi, 150 Juniper Ridge Drive,Feeding Hills,MA, to the Agawam Municipal Golf Commission for a term expiring on December 31,2020(Mayor) ' Next Agenda. 2. TR 2018-2 - A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Mario Tedeschi, 150 Juniper Ridge Drive,Feeding Hills,MA to the Planning Board to a term expiring January 1,2023 (Mayor) Next Agenda. 3. TR-2018-3 - A Resolution confirming the reappointment of David Cecehi, 29 Albert Street, Agawam,MA to the Historical Commission to a term expiring January 1,2021 (Mayor) Next Agenda. 1 4. TR-2018-4 - A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Shelby Hall-Gibbons, 49 Anvil Street, Feeding Hills, MA to the Agawam Housing Authority for a term expiring the second Monday in January 2023 (Mayor) Next Agenda. 4 i 5. TR-2018-5 -A Resolution confirming the appointment of Patrick Asta-Ferrero, 71 Birch Hill Road, Agawam,MA to the Agawam Veteran's Council to an unexpired term expiring April 1,2018(Mayor) Next Agenda, 6. TR-2018-6 - A Resolution confirming the appointment of Marie Kellogg-Izzo, 124 Brookfield Lane, Agawam,MA to the Whiting Street and Thomas Fyne Fund Commission for a term expiring December 31,2020(Mayor) Next Agenda. 7. TR-2018-7 - A Resolution authorizing the application and acceptance of a Massachusetts Community Development Block Program(Mayor)—Suggest a Public Hearing Date of February 5,2018 Council President set the Public Hearing for February S, 2018 and referred to Community Relations Committee, next Agenda. 8 TO-2018-1 - Order granting or renewing a PERMIT for Weekly Amusement for N. Liguori, Inc. d/b/a The Back Room,827 Springfield Street,Feeding Hills,MA 01030(Clerk) Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda. 9. TO-2018-2 - An Order granting or renewing a Class 2 Dealer's LICENSE to Richard Conlon Jr. d/b/a Motor City Car Co.,91 Ramah Circle,Agawam,MA(Clerk) Referred to Administrative Committee,next Agenda. Item L Any other matter that maE legally come before the CE Council Councilor Letellier expressed what a great Finance Committee meeting they had and appreciated Mayor Sapelli attending. He made sure the appropriate Department Heads were available to answer any questions. She thinks it's the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Councilor Suffriti received numerous calls about trash pickup but that seemed ' to have been handled. He didn't want the Council to forget about the sewer issue. Council Vice President Calabrese stated the Rosie Robotics build season is currently in process and feel free to stop in. Councilor Rossi made comments about the sewer project and wants to form a committee or commission and restart the discussion. Councilor Bitzas welcomed the new councilors to their first working meeting. He hopes the Council works together in the best interests of the town. Councilor Mercadante expressed appreciation for acceptance onto the Council and looks forward to working hard. He also thanked the citizens for giving him this honor. Councilor Magovern also thanked everyone who helped to put him back into office. As Legislative Chair, he noted that the solar ordinance needs work and said his door is open for input. He also mentioned that once of the benches will be for a memorial for Gary Janowicz. Council President Johnson expressed how easy it was to select the sub-committees and appreciated the feedback. He noted that the first Agenda Review with Mayor Sapelli was very friendly and productive. He reminded everyone we need to fill the Housing Committee and the Energy Commission and to please let Barbara know if you are interested. The FY19 budget request needs to be submitted so if you have any comments or ideas to add or subtract, please contact Barbara as well. There are several councilors attending the MMA Trade Show and we look forward to any ' feedback you will provide. He thanked the Council for their confidence they've placed in he and Council Vice President Calabrese. He looks forward to a productive year. ' Item M. Adiournment. The Motion to adjourn was moved and seconded all around. Meeting was adjourned at 7:38pm. 5 TR-2017-71 ' A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING 526X7.70 FROM I ILL COMMCNITV TR•skt7-7k PRESER VATIOY FUND AND AIIIWGR17.I VCR THE.EXPENDITURE OF A RE'SOLt'TION APPROPRIATING FROM THE CO1rmmrrY COMWIVNITY PRFSF.RVATION FUNDS FOR TNk REPLACEMENT OF PRESERVATION FUND AND AtrMORIZING TILE EXPENDITURE OF JILNCIIES ON TOWN OWN ED LAND COMNLIM"PALURVATRhN FUNOS TO FOND THE AGRFCULTURAL PRESERVATION RFXMCTION ON FARKLANDLOCATED AT KOLTLII WEST Sponaomd by the Comletusity Preaervallon Act Committee ' STREET ANDTO ACC&Pr AN INTRRFAT IN REAL ESTATE Spommmd by die Cimmmairy Prearrvad-Aar C;anmitrce Wkurens,voles of Agawam Chose to farm a Caratnvdity Ptwtrvation Committce (CPA)?and Wkwaar,VOWO of ApW=throe m form a Commanhy Rcanauen Committee(CPA); and Whereas,pursrrant to N13SSUChusetts(3ta"LAW Chapter 4413,Secttrm 5(2)allntrs do CPA Committee to makC ra v runendations to the Icgislatiw body;end wkenm,pim-rb W ki—buaetts O,mnsl Law Chapter 448,Section 5(7)allows the CPA C mitres W make rucownrenda¢aa9 mthe lcF,shdtvo body;and Whereas,purstanl to lrttt chasetls General l atw Cbsplcr 44B,Section 5(3)(d)states whertate,putamtw hkus�lahenls Cro>Qe1[aeL'lupk[44H,Sefton S(3Xd)sh1.thel lhelegislati.e that the legislative body shall ll;en take such action and apprm'e such approptimio t,For body slsallthen W.mchadhm and approve sack oyµvpiitirmsfortha CPA rrlfteGad the CPA Committee:and Whahxm,the iawatusbemmdfiab rhRthe 9la�hes r>pp¢urrd tiadingan AgdcdaaalPtesenarcw Whereat,one of the CPA Carntniltee�functions is related to providing recreation Reoihmon(APR}„ppkcakan ardlahs a+lanl WraS%«wd,fmm dtaTown;and benefits to the Town and its residents;5nd WI-ee-,de I,ttal-whim nr{CRa"is mt.&d N r--m d bC41 mmmitronp,P wit&-and Vql a 'a5.the LP k C ittce hAs.ltl'wivilvied that tl_A bCtlC1ics will 5 e ItlLLk%plC p,enxung familrM;toil needs and populations as well as provide a source of phusiva rcereation fnr users_and Wherm lbeComanmlry•Pnaesveaa Caormttoeltu rs>aroQ'a`led°ppr°'pnam°and mponditmin Whvroas,the current benches arc in need of replacement and the new htr,ChC6 will be b,aamp,aro€fiRnm thpwanddMlts(SISAMOO)fmm*Open Space find;aril made afstainlass steel with a Dhlra-Cawt finish requiring IiCle to no lttuintenance;and W hime4Iheaep"re sill pr®ervelerd knmvn ss the Kwimh Far,a Ioeaatl on the wady rik:N North Web SaeeC and Whorcas,the Agawam Ccrnmtmity Preery Wn Act Committee has rc,,mmended approprialitin and expenditure in the amount o€(went)v six thousand Iwo hundred thirty tVhrms,the preservation of lermltmd is a priority a de Iowa's Open Sgoce and ltearation seven dollars and screaty cents(g26.2)7.70)from the undcsignatcd land balance. Plan and also in the CPA Plate:and Whcrem fliv Reshict-emstitdrc uA immsat in met estate pur ment to M.G.L.ch.4111¢ Whereas,it i,the hest iatemst of the public and Ihu'I'awn of AVwam to appropriate 12(a);sail from the Cothmortity Pteactvalkm Funds for the replacement of the benches on Tnwn uwr,ed land. Whrnpe,tke Section 12(a)of thr CPA legislation mquien the Town have co-owamsbip clan real pmpcsty acquired with C?A funds and shall become a co-heldaofthe preserverimn realrichon Now 1'hemfore. Tlm Agawam City Collnell hereby rewlym appropriates and anlhonrs,k the cx Dcaditure of CAmmunily Preservation Funcb;to dac Nnennt of twenty Sni ' lyre TUmfsn%1UApwamC*C"°'mvilbeeb'frlhn teanim thousand Two hundred thirty seven dollars end s wane-oents(S26,237.70)tiom tte rx{edh.eofCNrmuetky P�Fads5hthe ddhrs(SI3,0W.00)fmm tmdesi"ted fad balance for the replavement ofbenclr no Town owned land. . the OpmSba:cfimd lselence far the loading often Appip,kurd Pe�onpbtnRcrerieiWp ten famtlmtd known as dhe Eosie,sld Farm daated on the xn:atedy sidcof>vsadt Rrral Sacet is accordance widtM.G.L.Ch.44K Sec.2;and to c1 AGAWAun CITY COUNCIL,hereby father all t has that the Uuyor h aulhories to usperd said liutds.as pnmillgl ter'hew:and to do al]things ncti'rssary 0.x the purposes so stated. TR-2A17-7Z A UFROLU'LION ACCEFI•DVG A GRANT IN TAL AMOLN't OF'fWFN'TY TII01-SANI)TWO11VNDRED DOLLARSAND NO CKNI'5(,13o,20Ao)PROM 7'HE OSTUMAN FAMILY POLNDATION FOR USE BY THE TOWN Of AGAWAM PUBLIC LIBRARY'S EHANCE THE YOUTH"FL;RIENCE AT 'ri1E LIBRARY PI3pSEC't 81mmmd by Mayor Richard A Cohen ' WFIEREAS.Tlic Ostrnnue Pemtly,P—Amim has approved a Goan[f—by -Lr 1 owu of Agawam Public LibnAy's bntaace the Yotna L�xprn—at the Library Pm- jeG;and WHEREAS,the Town ur: awani dote,,m asap said Ckne—F-1 F,wn,lsunn's C ant;and 1"ER6_11 Ibe Ir.is in the amuum of Turnty Thousand Tau hundred f)ol- la,s:md au Crab(52U,Zn0.W);and WHEREAS,the T wa ul'Aynwam Public Library sit use the Grans lie The En- hatac ette Youth Exr�cim at the Lihnay Inject end 1'mr di other lnn,-&d aztd)L•gd --it WIILREA%ii is in Ibc b.1 inlvar:5ta fit.-1-n of Agawam W -V tht Grant ' from hhc Oat.—Faarily formdation. NOW THRARFORE,the Agewa,n City Council n:aol—,ptux,unt W G.L a.44.S5;A,to accept the Grant fmm the 0,ftnnan Family Fo,ntdan,m in the am,nuu nl' Twenty Thawed Two 1Ismdred Daltaas and-cents(124.2p0.OPl£pr,nse by,be 7— of Agawam Pnhlic L;br r'u Lmhanee nc,.Yo,nh Lapcmease rI 1be Library PnnGGt. haeedthL, dayof .2018. "A OR7)V.R OF THR AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL Residern....... . MTRROO/Vq/Fi)AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Peldok U.1"".City 5olichor TR-2017-73 A RESOLUTION AMEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMORAT OF S207,970 FRONT MASSACKLIM17I7s1 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES UNDER THE GREEN CONIMU1s'F]'JES llE:$1G4A'fION GR.AN'1 PROGRAM JSponwtrad by Mavw Rickard A Cohen) WEILMM%the City of.Agaw»is designated a Grem Community by the Depanmem of Enertn Rewurces(1lffERh ate ! WHEREAS,DOER has awarded the City of Agavrxn a Green Communities Designatiat C—t inthe tunoont oF$207,970;tsnJ YFTf1:ILS;A5.the city of A.-a%v=endeavors to oemplete energy�fticiency tmpnt—caLc to WHEREAS,the City of/lgaw'ann will receive the gram in the air t t of$207.970 in fiscal another to-he-dotcnnitted school in 201&which will be paid for using(nmen Cotnrmnity years 20l8-2019 for the pedormanoc of DOER-approved energy-oFficiencs improvements to Desig�zation Gmttt funds;acid mwnusvned iac'ffiics;and ! WHERAS,the City of Agawam has made cnargy-effletene;improvementsiolames Clatk W11KRF.AS.the City of ARawasa desires to accept the Green Cummunity tleaigttation(haul; rlcmcrtary School,including a nomplcto lighting upgrade,renoval of doted iloorescenl Itghung and and"I—nit it with LE.R.Solid su4e IT01 were installed m areas with high emtent xatlages ,x extremely long hate¢fit'operaunn.In other arms,the oriental wmponenls were changed toWHEREAS,it is in the best interest of the Cih'Of Agawun and its Citizens to accept Said grant. LM&E•xtarimfrxiums woo upgraded to LED lighting as well.1 he ptoj=also addressed the! y pursuant to Chapter 44,schod's HVAC and rcfrigcrafian heeds.The school has an rncrgy N•]anagemtsrtl Sywent.but NOW T71F,RFFfIRR,the:5>'wepn Cn (:ouncil henhy re.adves, 4'arialolc F-luency Dri—were installed to—e energy.Far the walk-in rrtiitxration aria, sectinn 53(a)of the Macsach-clts General Taws.to accept this grain from DOER;and evapa atur watmis were added and limo wise replaced;and Tlac Agawam City Council hereby further resalecs chat the City is authorized to expend stud WSSEREAS,thctotal project oosl for the lames Clark Meru—tart'School pr jml wmi funds.as perin'Mcd by law.and to do all things necessary foxthe purposes so stated. $75.399-92 Daher$40.634 of utility canpany incyntixca—appli:xl).which will be pond with ! Green Commmnityllw'gnati,m grant(undx and Darted this--- _ --da3'nT ,2i11 R. WHFRFsA3,du:cxlaaated annual energy cost savL:gs liomthe laths Clark slamentary&huoi PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAIM CTT'Y COUNCIL ]rs j—ix S19:800 per year;and WHEREAS.the City of Agawam—icawn to complete energy-elf iency imptvemwts to the Roberta Doering Middle Schm,l in 21318,including rrtratrting and upgrading the school's e—�.managnnent system;and Ia�tes P.(,lchetti,President WHEREAS,the total esttmuted project cost for the iteherta Doering Middtc Sclmol pr jeer is S59.500(after 531,994 of utility company ineenuves ate applied),which will be paid with Cheen APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY Cotnmuuity Desigoauort Grant funds;and . WHEREAS.the esumated annual energy cra4 savings Prom the Roberta Doering Middle School Patrick M.Toney,City Suhcitor ! pnj*t i.$34,101 per year:and Also approved were license and/or permit applications: TO-2017-78 through and including TO-2017-83 1 ! i 1 1 1 1 ! 7